Links and Partners

Boating Classes

Depending on what state you live in, you may be able to take an online class to qualify for your state permit or license. 

Other Organizations

These other organizations also provide good information about boating safety

This is the official site for this year's safe boating campaign:
 
http://www.safeboatingcampaign.net/

Check out the statistics on boating around the United States at the U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Page.

 http://www.acanet.org/welcome.htm

The National Safe Boating Coucil has been promoting boater safety since 1958.  Their site has a wide range of information on it.

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/  (check the weather before you go on the water!)

http://www.boater101.com/

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is composed of volunteers who assist the Coast Guard in promoting boating safety. 
http://www.cgaux.org/

If you would like to find out how to get an Auxiliary Vessel Check, log on to:

http://safetyseal.net/ 

http://www.boat-ed.com/

Manufacturer's Sites

These commercial link provide information on boat purchasing, care, and safety concerns.

The United States Power Sqadron is is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects.

Kid's Stuff

These links may be of interest to the younger sailors on your crew.

http://www.boatingsafety.com/

BoatUS is a national advocate for advancing the interests of boaters.

http://www.boatus.org

http://www.boatingsidekicks.com/ty1024.htm

http://www.nmma.org/affiliates/usa/
pfdma/index.asp?bhcp=1

Canadian Safe Boating Council promotes safe and responsible boating throughout Canada. http://www.csbc.ca/

http://www.discoverboating.com/

State-specific

information:

Alabama

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Nebraska

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Wisconsin

West Virginia

Wyoming